- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seattle, WA
Showalter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Showalter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530813001342
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Showalter Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- middle schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Showalter Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Showalter Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Tukwila School District · Washington
NCES ID 530813001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Showalter Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530813001342 · Seattle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 18.6:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Foster Senior High School (910 students)
Showalter Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Showalter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foster Senior
Foster Senior High School
910 students
- This school
Showalter Middle School
651 students
- Cascade View E
Cascade View Elementary
481 students
- Tukwila Elemen
Tukwila Elementary
458 students
- Thorndyke Elem
Thorndyke Elementary
386 students
What this shows Showalter Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Showalter Middle School compares
Showalter Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,639
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Asian 25.2%
African American 18.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Showalter Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tukwila School District reports $22,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Showalter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tukwila Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorndyke Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Showalter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Seattle
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Middle School
Standard public school
824 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dimmitt Middle School
Standard public school
605 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Showalter Middle School
How many students attend Showalter Middle School?
Showalter Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Showalter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Showalter Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Showalter Middle School?
68.5% of students at Showalter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Showalter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Showalter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Showalter Middle School?
Showalter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Showalter Middle School rank among middle schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Showalter Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Tukwila School District?
Besides Showalter Middle School, Tukwila School District also operates Foster Senior High School (910 students), Cascade View Elementary (481 students), and Tukwila Elementary (458 students). See the Tukwila School District district page for the complete list.